Soil & best crops in Muchatha
Kiambaa sub-county · Kiambu county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Muchatha — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Muchatha is in Kiambaa sub-county, Kiambu County.
📍 -1.1870°, 36.7812° · Pop: 26,544
Muchatha ward sits in Kiambaa sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 26,544 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.20 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Muchatha are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Muchatha Ward
Local soil characteristics in Muchatha Ward (located within Kiambaa sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.7 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Muchatha, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Muchatha
Muchatha ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Muchatha in?
Muchatha is a ward in Kiambaa sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Which county is Muchatha ward in?
Muchatha ward is in Kiambu County, Kenya, within Kiambaa sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Muchatha?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.0), the top-scoring crops for Muchatha are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Muchatha" section on this page.